H_FIN_2023A 03/20/2023 01:33:10 PM Committee Summary

Representatives Amabile and Brown, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 23-1240. The bill creates a sales and use tax exemption for building materials purchased for rebuilding and repairing residential structures damaged by wildfire from 2020 to 2022. The sponsors responded to committee questions.

Discussion continued with the sponsors.

The committee continued discussing the bill.

Mrs. Gini Pingenot, representing Colorado Counties, Inc, testified in opposition to the bill.

Kelly Watt, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Ms.Tawnya Somauroo, representing Marshall Together, testified in support of the bill.

Mrs. Deborah Fahey, representing the City of Louisville and herself, testified in support of the bill.

Mrs Judi Kern, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Richard Yurkunas, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Chad Cheek, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

The witness panel responded to questions from the committee.

Mrs. Trisha Cheek, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Mr Chris Fuller, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Charlotte Buck, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

The bill sponsors wrapped up their presentation of the bill and asked for a favorable recommendation.

Members of the committee commented on their positions on the bill.

The committee took a brief recess.

The committee returned to order.

Representative Martinez, prime sponsor, presented Senate Bill 23-052. The bill specifies that a municipal lien for the costs of removing weeds, brush, and other rubbish survives the issuance of a treasurer’s deed.

Heather Stauffer, representing the Colorado Municipal League, testified in support of the bill.

Lisa Macchietto, representing the City of Pueblo, testified in support of the bill.

The witnesses responded to questions from the committee.

Representative Martinez wrapped up his presentation of the bill.

Representatives Kipp and Soper, co-prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 23-143. The bill modifies the administration of retail delivery fees and creates an exemption from the fees for small and new businesses.

The sponsors responded to questions from the committee.

Laura Williams, representing Martin Marietta, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Kelly Sloan, representing the Westminster Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of the bill.

Andy Archer, representing Automated Business Technologies, testified in support of the bill.

Amber Egbert, representing Colorado Department of Revenue, was available to answer committee questions.

Emily Dohrman, representing Legislative Council Staff, came to the table to respond to questions about the fiscal note.

The bill sponsors provided closing comments.